Ark Kings Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Birmingham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ark Kings Academy.

Birmingham, B389DE Ofsted: Good Age 3-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

51

/ 100

All-through weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for All-through schools

Progress 8 score
42.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 25.0%
Raw: -0.53
English & Maths grade 4+ %
45.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 43.2%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
67.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 79.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 15.0%
Raw: 4.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
13 March 2024
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Location & Contact

Address
Shannon Road
Kings Norton
Birmingham, B389DE
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School Information

URN
137578
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
All-through
Address
Shannon Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham, B38 9DE
Ofsted rating
Good
Age range
3-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
25 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
50
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
800 pupils
3-18

School Demographics

Total Pupils
800
Free School Meals
74.0% (592 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.9% (15 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
21.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
79.0 (+20.2 vs average)